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Aug
7
- Final night – in less than 2 hours! Bring your family… #
- Final night of@fhbc_basecamp!! http://basecamp.fhbcgr.org #
- Inflatables are going up now! Yeeeeeee-haaaaaaaw!!!!! #
- That's a wrap folks! Monty gave the gilvopper to the kids, the campers had a blast and learned a ton, and the gunslinger was finally beat! #
Aug
6
It was another energetic night learning about David, dancing to the music, playing crazy games, and bonding with cabin groups! We learned that although David was a great king for Israel, he made some terrible mistakes, and there is a perfect king that will rule forever: Jesus!
And now for the pictures of the evening…
Mr. Kevin with the megaphone
Missus Nickell teaches the preschool through second-graders about David’s mistakes and Christ’s reign
Missus Leeds teaches the third- and fourth-graders
Mr. Christie teaches the fifth- and sixth-graders
Good ol’ Jimmy the raccoon learned the mandolin from his best friend, Sixstring Luke. Here he shows off his newfound skills.
Game time was a little bit messy tonight…
…or maybe really messy…
…even for the counselors…
…and “Uncle Swiney!”
The younger kids played a safe (albeit slightly wet) game of water balloon toss!
“Wild Doc” Perry and Sixstring Luke devised a plan to outwit the Automatic Gunslinger. They lost. Again.
“Hey-o I received your mercy…” Singing praises to the Lord!
Now, y’all come back to our fifth and final day of Base Camp 2009! Find out if Gil’s grandkids will lose the farm, or if anyone finds Gilvopper…or if “Wild Doc” Perry and Sixstring Luke can defeat the Automatic Gunslinger! See you there!
Aug
6
- Day 3 of Base Camp pictures are up! http://photobucket.com/basecamp09_day3 #
- Come tonight to find out how the story turns out for Gil’s kids and grandkids! Will they get to keep their property? #
- 2 hour countdown…don’t miss it! #
- Lots o’ shootin’ goin’ down tonight with the automatic gunslinger. #
- King David makes a big mistake in tonight’s story – just like we do all the time! Come find out how big God’s mercy is tonight. #
- Come on, Monty! Help the kids! #
- “Wild Doc” Perry and Sixstring Luke think they have the gunslinger figured out. Could be a big victory at closing time tonight! #
- Cabin pictures going on now – will be available for parents to print on the website later this week. #
- Day 4 pictures are up now! http://photobucket.com/basecamp09_day4 #
Aug
6
Another lively day at the Base Camp Ranch, with a great story of David’s joy and dancing as he brought the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. Lots of music, drama, counselor time, teaching, games, and goofiness thrown in as well…
One on one counselor time
Friendship
Anticipation for the music and drama
The Philbert family shares a moment when they find out they may lose the property
Boss informs Monty of the taxes owed on the property, and the fact that he will be the prowd owner of it by Thursday
The launch…
…and the catch!
…and another sweet catch by Counselor Tim.
…and one more. What a great shot!
The scorekeep. Nuff said.
And they’re off!
Day 4 round-up coming soon…read some small updates here: www.twitter.com/fhbc_basecamp
Aug
5
Aug
4
Miz Brittany with two of her campers
Preschool boys having fun as they wait for Day Two to begin
The crowd of counselors and campers, anxiously awaiting the start of Base Camp
Miz Lindsey shares a moment with a camper
A couple of kindergarteners enjoy music time
Water balloon volleyball!!!
More water balloon volleyball!
Game time smiles 
Teamwork
Quality time with quality counselors
Boss Swine – still on the prowl…
The kids in the nursery can’t wait until they’re old enough to get in on the Base Camp action!
And we bet you can’t wait for more Base Camp action, either!
Y’all come back tonight for Base Camp in Los Rapidos Grandes!
Aug
4
It’s late y’all, even for us westerners. So I leave you with a single picture from the day: Gil’s Grandkids, teaching you campers how to sing their special song.
More pictures to come tomorrow. Base Camp was rockin’ today – can’t wait to see you there tomorrow!
Aug
4
- Day 2 begins at 6pm @fhbc. Be there and bring your friends! #
- Less than 1hr! Day 2 will include the next segment of the Gil's Gilvopper saga. Also the next automatic gunslinger segment. Don't be late! #
- Staff is all here, ready for campers! #
- Monty really shook up Gil's grandkids today. Hope they find out about the gilvopper soon! #
- Watching the First Baptist Church of Lowell's puppet team sing "What a mighty God we serve" and "Pharoah Pharoah." The kids love it! #
- The older crew is rocking the water balloon volleyball! Scorpion just made Matthew S scream like a girl! #
- Mmmm…Trail mix. Counselor time for the wee ones. Big kids are getting wet. Sorry, mom! #
- Blog post to come, but here is the day 2 in Pictures: http://bit.ly/2O1bcO #
Aug
3
Cowboy/Pastor Craig leads the kids in "western worship"
A team from First Baptist Church of Lowell puts on a puppet show for our preschool through second grade children.
Game time in the octaball arena!
Quality time with Jim and Tim in cabin groups
First grade girls' cabin time!
The kids and counselors alike enjoy the music during the close of our first day at Base Camp.
![Boss Swine...Will he find Monty and steal the gilvopper? Will Monty honor his commitment to ol Gil (may he rest in peace)? Come back to Base Camp [Day Two] to continue the saga!](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3783560598_0b392e3498.jpg "Boss Swine")
Boss Swine...
Will he find Monty and steal the gilvopper? Will Monty honor his commitment to ol' Gil (may he rest in peace)? Come back to Base Camp [Day Two] to continue the saga!
See you tonight!
Aug
3
Well, folks, the fun has begun here at Los Rapidos Grandes!
Counselor Keri Molda welcomes children to Base Camp!
Some boys wait for the fun to begin!
Our team of registration ladies helps get kids all set for a week of fun!
A view of the storefronts of Los Rapidos Grandes
Western worship at its best
To be continued…
Aug
3
- Preparation for the puppet team is underway, and the music team will be here in minutes. 2 hours until Base Camp 2009! #
- Base Camp 2009 has kicked off with some great singing, and the revealing of the Gilvopper. Will Monty keep his promise to Gil? #
- Puppet team is entertaining the younger crew, while Octaball rages on outside. #
- I'm @fhbc_basecamp – rockin' the western wear and some good ol' honky tonk music. Too much fun. #
- Pictures to come yet tonight of Day 1 on the blog (Keep an eye on it at http://basecamp.fhbcgr.org). #
- Day 1 is in the books. Highlights: David chosen as King of Israel. Games. Puppets. Boss Swine. Monty. Gilvopper. http://bit.ly/4tzrlb #
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Aug
2
- Basecamp starts tomorrow (8/2) @fhbc!!! Come see what all the excitement is about. Starts at 6pm, register now at http://bit.ly/4ivOz #
- Can't sleep. Can't sleep. Can't sleep. Base Camp 2009 is in 21hrs 27mins! Sign me up! #
- 34 kids pre-registered for Base Camp 2009! And a raging debate over the spelling a pronunciation of Gilvopper << The official spelling, FYI. #
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Jul
31
- 3 days until Base Camp 2009 @fhbc! This will be epic. http://basecamp.fhbcgr.org – register your K-6 kids now! #
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Jul
28
- Staff training is done now; I'm guessin' they'll be walkin' bow-legged for a week. #
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Jul
23
- King David awaits. 11 days. Adventure. Suspense. Epic. Friendships. Counselors. Dumb jokes. Base Camp 2009 has it all. #
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Jul
22
- Only 2 kids coming to Base Camp this year?! That'd be a cryin' shame! Pre-register now at http://bit.ly/2JEBtx #
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Jul
20
- Base Camp 2009 pre-registration is now live! http://bit.ly/2JEBtx #
- RT @fhbc: The @fhbc_basecamp website for 2009 is up! Pre-register now for Base Camp 2009! http://bit.ly/2JEBtx #
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Jul
19
You can now pre-register for Base Camp 2009! Please fill the form out once per child attending so we have complete and accurate records. Get excited, the 2 week countdown is on!
http://basecamp.fhbcgr.org/online-registration/